PpWe are looking for an experienced and strategic (international scope) FREELANCE Procurement Head to lead and shape the procurement function within a fast-evolving, innovation-driven organization. /p pIn this pivotal role, you'll oversee the full procurement lifecycle—ensuring alignment between business needs, market dynamics, risk management, and value creation. /p pThis role acts as a key business partner across departments such as New Business, Sales Marketing, Quality Regulatory Affairs, and Finance. /p pThis is a high-impact position offering the opportunity to build, optimize, and future-proof procurement in a complex and competitive environment. /p h3How your day looks like? /h3 h3Category Strategy /h3 ul liDefine and drive category strategies aligned with business objectives /li liAnalyze spend, demand, and market trends to unlock value and cost efficiencies /li liEstablish sourcing priorities and strategic roadmaps /li /ul h3Sourcing Contracting /h3 ul liLead end-to-end sourcing processes and supplier selection /li liDrive negotiations and contract management with a strong anticipation of supply chain dynamics (stock, planning, risk) /li liEnsure procurement decisions align with business needs, compliance, and risk frameworks /li /ul h3Purchasing Vendor Management /h3 ul liOversee the purchasing process from requisition to delivery /li liManage supplier performance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement /li liEnsure seamless integration with procurement systems and tools /li /ul h3Stakeholder Management Governance /h3 ul liAct as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders across multiple functions /li liEstablish and maintain procurement governance, reporting, and best practices /li liLead supplier relationship management and business continuity planning /li liSupport internal capability building through training and knowledge sharing /li /ul h3Leadership Team Development /h3 ul liLead, coach, and develop a team of Procurement professionals /li liAlign team objectives with broader company strategy /li liFoster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable culture /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liMaster’s degree or equivalent experience /li liProven track record in procurement and supply chain management across multiple lifecycle stages, international supplier network, … /li liMinimum 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech procurement /li liStrong experience in negotiations within complex and competitive environments, and ability of contract closing /li liDemonstrated leadership experience (teams, projects, or transformation initiatives) /li liFluent in English; Dutch and/or French are a plus /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr